Beam-shell
Fictitious element with zero volume for fixed (weld) or articulated (hinge) attachment of a beam element $(\mathtt{ITE}=53)$ to the node of a semi-loof element $(\mathtt{ITE}=61).$
; description of the connection element in the file name.i1 CN T INDF E IE IE$_1$ IN$_1$ IE$_2$ IN$_2$
| $\mathtt{INDF}$ | connection type identification number | |
|---|---|---|
| $=-4$ | fixed connection | |
| $=-5$ | hinged connection | |
| $\mathtt{IE}$ | connector element number | |
| $\mathtt{IE}_1$ | connected semi-loof element number | |
| $\mathtt{IN}_1$ | local number of the semi-loof element’s node | |
| $\mathtt{IE}_2$ | connected beam element number | |
| $\mathtt{IN}_2$ | local number of the beam element’s node | |